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She was always set to make an impact on the evening by picking up the Ultimate Newcomer award.
But actress Zawe Ashton had another trick up her sleeve to seal her spot in the limelight at the Cosmopolitan Women of the Year awards on Tuesday night.
The Fresh Meat star also stood out thanks to her daring choice of gown revealing her physique in a plunging emerald green gown designed by Hussein Chalayan.
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That’s a bit daring! Actress Zawe Dawson ensured she stood out as she picked up her gong at Tuesday night’s Cosmopolitan Women of the Year Awards in a plunging gown
Not only did she show off her cleavage in the sexy number but she also went for a high side split which showed off her enviable pins.
And she was certainly in a brave mood with the asymmetric cut, with one long sleeve.
Zawe finished off her look with some nude heels, her sleek pixie style hairdo and her nude make-up highlighted her glowing skin.
Making an impact: She wore one of the most daring outfits of the evening in the frock designed by the man behind Lady Gaga’s famous egg outfit
Winner: The Fresh Meat star won the Ultimate Newcomer trophy on the night and stunned in the Hussein Chalayan emerald gown
She had clearly had a very good night after picking up her gong, which she posed with inside the bash at London’s Victoria and Albert Hall.
Zawe posed with Fresh Meat co-star Jack Whitehall who gave her a glowing intro before presenting her with her award.
The young actress paid tribute to her mother, a special needs teacher, dedicating her award to her, for being an inspiration, and never questioning her ambitions.
Standing out: Zawe looked stunning in the asymmetric frock while she managed to look elegant despite flashing the flesh
She had written on Twitter before the event: ‘En route to Cosmos…. @CosmopolitanUK please help me breathe should I meet ANYONE from #Xfactor.’
Although she wasn’t the only big winner on the night.
X Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos picked up the Ultimate TV Personality Award, while her colleague Nicole Scherzinger was named Ultimate Fun Fearless Female by the magazine at the star-studded bash.
Dressed to the nines: Chloe Green shimmered in her gold mini-dress while Alesha Dixon went for a white and black number for the special night
Winning streak: Olympic gold medallist Jessica Ennis walked away with a
smile and the Ultimate Olympian Award as she posed up to Denise Lewis
Meanwhile Team GB gold medallist Jessica Ennis
stepped out in a fitted white dress with a bow detail sitting just under
her bust for a stunning look as she took to the stage to be awarded the Ultimate Olympian title.
And silver-medalist Louis Smith, currently starring
in Strictly Come Dancing, was declared 2012’s Ultimate Hottie.
The lavish awards bash was hosted by mother-to-be Fearne Cotton.
Strictly stunners: Kimberley Walsh cuddled up to Olympian Louis Smith, who was named the Ultimate Hottie at the ceremony
Ultimate Style Icon: Kelly Osbourne was ecstatic to be applauded for her style after admitting she never used to look good
Ahead of the ceremony the DJ said:
‘I’m so happy to be hosting Cosmopolitan’s Ultimate Women Awards. I’ve
hosted for six years now, and each time we get to celebrate the most
incredible women who have shown earth shattering amounts of courage,
love, bravery, and strength. I’m inspired and humbled year on year.’
The pregnant Radio 1 star acted as one of the judges in the real-life categories of the awards along with Britain’s Got Talent panellist Alesha Dixon,
Professor Green, Katie Piper and Karren Brady from The Apprentice.
VIDEO: Celebs dazzle on the red carpet at the Cosmo Ultimate Women Awards!Â
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Cosmopolitan Awards: Zawe Ashton shows off her winning assets in daring plunging gown